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$\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$ is heated with water to give
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE Main
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  • A Hypophosphorus acid
  • B Orthophosphorus acid
  • C Hypophosphoric acid
  • D Orthophosphoric acid
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The correct answer is: Orthophosphoric acid
$\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4$ orthophosphoric acid

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